AAIB investigation to Piper PA-18-150 (Modified) Super Cub, G-BJCI

Struck a motor vehicle after startup, Milfield Airfield, Northumberland, 17 September 2015.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 January 2016

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 17 September 2015
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-18-150 (Modified) Super Cub
• Location: Milfield Airfield, Northumberland
• Registration: G-BJCI

Summary:

The aircraft was being prepared to embark on a series of glider aerotows. However, when the engine fired, it ran up to a high power level and started to move forwards towards a parked car. The pilot tried to turn the aircraft away from the car but the right elevator struck the rear of the vehicle. Damage to both was slight. A loose clamp on the throttle cable is thought to have been responsible for the uncommanded high power setting.

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Published 14 January 2016